By Our Reporter | Smart News Liberia
MONROVIA – Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice is set to release the findings of its investigation into allegations of jury tampering and juror misconduct in the high-profile economic sabotage case involving several former senior officials of the George Weah administration.
Assigned Circuit Judge Ousman F. Feika has scheduled Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for the disclosure of the court’s report and findings following an inquiry into claims that the integrity of the jury process may have been compromised during the ongoing corruption trial.
According to a Notice of Assignment issued on July 17, 2026, Judge Feika directed the assigned sheriff of Criminal Court “C” to notify all parties and their legal representatives to appear before the First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Assizes “C,” sitting in its May Term, at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia.
The notice states that the purpose of the July 21 hearing is the official release of the investigation report and findings concerning allegations of jury tampering and juror misconduct. All parties involved in the case and their lawyers have been ordered to be present when the court makes the findings public.
The investigation centers on allegations that surfaced during the corruption trial involving former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweh, former Acting Justice Minister Cllr. Nyanti Tuan, former Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) Director General Stanley S. Ford, former FIA Comptroller D. Moses P. Cooper, and former National Security Advisor Jefferson Karmoh.
The defendants are facing multiple criminal charges filed by the Republic of Liberia through the Ministry of Justice, including economic sabotage, fraud on the internal revenue of Liberia, misuse of public money, property or records, theft and illegal disbursement and expenditure of public funds, theft of property, money laundering, criminal facilitation, and criminal conspiracy.
The allegations of jury misconduct emerged during the ongoing trial, prompting judicial authorities to investigate whether improper conduct involving members of the jury affected the fairness and credibility of the proceedings.
The Supreme Court, through Chambers Justice Yussif D. Kaba, previously ordered a fresh investigation into the allegations, leading Criminal Court “C” to conduct an independent inquiry to establish the facts surrounding the claims.
As part of the investigation, the court engaged jurors, lawyers representing both sides, and other individuals considered relevant to determining whether any improper influence, interference, or misconduct occurred during the trial process.
Tuesday’s hearing is expected to provide clarity on whether the allegations were substantiated and whether the jury process was compromised.
The outcome could significantly affect the future direction of the economic sabotage trial. If the investigation confirms that misconduct occurred and affected the impartiality of the jury, the court may be required to consider further legal action, including possible changes to the jury arrangement or other measures necessary to protect the integrity of the proceedings.
However, if the allegations are found to be unsubstantiated, the trial is expected to continue under the existing legal framework with the current proceedings moving forward.
The case remains one of Liberia’s most closely watched corruption trials, involving former senior government officials accused of financial crimes allegedly committed during the previous administration.
The release of the jury tampering findings is therefore expected to draw significant public attention as stakeholders await the court’s determination on whether the allegations represent a serious threat to the credibility of the trial or whether the proceedings can continue without interruption.
